Recreation Therapist

MedStar Health is looking foraRecreation TherapisttojoinourteamatMedStar Franklin Square Medical Center!

TheRecreation Therapist assesses patients to determineappropriate therapeuticrecreation treatment goals.Plans, coordinates, implements, and evaluates therapeutic recreation treatmentservicefor patients. Evaluates and documentspatient'sprogress andparticipatesin interdisciplinary case conferences tomonitorexisting treatmentplanandmakeschanges necessary.

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Primary Duties:

• Documents in compliance with professional, agency, and payor requirements.
• Evaluates patients within a wide variety of settings, targets critical issues, and establishes a baseline and a plan of treatment that facilitates improvements in patient outcomes.
• Identifies limitations of patient, incorporates appropriate assessment tools and procedures, establishes measurable long and short-term goals, and determines how specific problems interfere with function.
• Incorporates patient participation in treatment, goals, and discharge planning. Revises treatment as necessary for optimal patient improvement.
• Develops, organizes and facilitates/co-facilitates therapeutic activities/groups for adolescent and adult behavioral health patients.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Recreation Therapist through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation.
• CPR certified
• Experience as a recreational therapist preferred.